Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Fixation has 5 different meanings across 1 category:
an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely
"The doctor was concerned about her fixation, noting that her facial features had remained those of a toddler long after she should have matured."
the activity of fastening something firmly in position
"The mechanic spent an hour on the engine fixation before he was sure the new part wouldn't vibrate loose during the drive."
(histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body
"The technician carefully placed the biopsy specimen into formalin for fixation so that its cellular structure would remain intact for examination under the microscope."
The act of fixing.
"After spending hours trying to fix the leaky faucet, he finally gave up and called a plumber for professional assistance."